研究目的
Investigating the effects of molecular geometry adjustment through locked conformation via photocyclization reaction on the performance of fullerene-free organic solar cells (OSCs).
研究成果
The study demonstrates that adjusting the molecular geometry of FPDI-based electron acceptors through locked conformation can significantly impact the performance of fullerene-free OSCs. The non-fused BT-FPDI acceptor, with its highly twisted geometry, achieved a higher power conversion efficiency (PCE) of 8.07% and a record high short-circuit current density (Jsc) of 17.35 mA/cm2 compared to the fused fBT-FPDI acceptor, which only delivered a PCE of 5.89%. This counterintuitive result highlights the importance of molecular geometry in designing high-performance FPDI-based acceptors for OSCs and suggests that ring-fusion may not always produce the desired positive effects in such systems.
研究不足
The study focuses on the effects of molecular geometry on the performance of fullerene-free OSCs using specific electron acceptors (BT-FPDI and fBT-FPDI) paired with a single polymer donor (PTB7-Th). The findings may not be directly applicable to other donor-acceptor combinations or different types of solar cells. Additionally, the study does not explore the long-term stability or scalability of the devices.
1:Experimental Design and Method Selection:
Designed and synthesized two small molecular electron acceptors (BT-FPDI and fBT-FPDI) with different steric configurations for fullerene-free OSCs. The molecular geometry was adjusted through a locked conformation via photocyclization reaction.
2:Sample Selection and Data Sources:
Used polymer donor PTB7-Th paired with BT-FPDI and fBT-FPDI as electron acceptors. Data were collected from UV-vis absorption spectra, cyclic voltammetry (CV) measurements, density functional theory (DFT) calculations, and photovoltaic properties measurements.
3:List of Experimental Equipment and Materials:
Included UV-vis spectrophotometer, cyclic voltammetry setup, DFT calculation software (Gaussian 09), and conventional configuration of ITO/PEDOT:PSS/photoactive layer/PFN-Br/Ag for OSCs devices.
4:Experimental Procedures and Operational Workflow:
Fabricated fullerene-free OSCs devices with a conventional configuration. Evaluated photovoltaic properties, exciton dissociation, charge recombination dynamics, film morphology, and molecular stacking behaviors.
5:Data Analysis Methods:
Analyzed optical-electronic properties, exciton dissociation efficiency, charge recombination dynamics, film morphology, and molecular stacking behaviors to understand the differences in device performance.
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